Rep. Don Bacon

Maddy summaryThis bill freezes U.S. import tariffs on coffee products at their existing rate as of January 19, 2025, preventing any future increases. It directly affects businesses importing coffee into the United States, including roasted beans, coffee husks, and coffee-based substitutes, from countries with normal trade relations. The law ensures tariffs on these items cannot exceed the current baseline, regardless of new trade policies or emergency situations. This creates certainty for importers by maintaining the status quo for coffee-related tariffs.

Maddy summaryHR 5455, the Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025, ensures continued operation of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) during government funding gaps. If Congress fails to pass regular appropriations or a continuing resolution before the new fiscal year begins, the bill allows the FAA to use existing funds from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to maintain essential programs and airport infrastructure at the previous year’s funding level. This prevents shutdowns for FAA operations like air traffic control, airport grants, and safety programs for up to 30 days or until regular funding is enacted. The bill directly affects all FAA programs funded through the trust fund, including airport improvements and aviation safety initiatives, without creating new policies or altering funding levels.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the federal tax code to exclude certain overtime pay from taxable income. It directly affects workers who earn overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) or through specific employer-employee agreements meeting defined conditions (like exceeding 40 hours per week or railway work standards). The key provision defines "qualified overtime compensation" to exclude this pay from federal income tax calculations. The change applies to tax returns filed for 2025 and later. This creates a concrete tax exemption for qualifying overtime earnings.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the Protect Adoptees and American Families Act (PAAF Act), automatically grants U.S. citizenship to certain internationally adopted children who meet specific criteria. It directly affects children adopted by U.S. citizen parents before age 18, who were living in the U.S. under legal custody before turning 18, and who were not already U.S. citizens. The key mechanism provides automatic citizenship for those already residing in the U.S. on the bill's effective date, and for those outside the U.S. upon lawful entry, subject to a criminal background check for visa issuance. It clarifies citizenship eligibility under immigration law without requiring additional naturalization steps for qualifying adoptees.

Maddy summaryThe Make America's Youth Healthy Again Act of 2025 establishes a new President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition to advise the President on youth health initiatives. The Council, appointed by the President with up to 30 members serving two-year terms, will recommend strategies to reinstate the Presidential Fitness Test, develop school-based physical education programs, expand community sports access, and address childhood obesity as a national security concern. Key provisions include advising on fitness goals for American youth, promoting partnerships with sports organizations, and emphasizing active lifestyles and nutrition. The Council will terminate two years after enactment unless extended by the President. This bill directly affects federal policy coordination for youth fitness programs but does not create new funding or mandate changes to existing laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $5 million annually (2026-2030) to states for collecting de-identified stillbirth data through existing health systems, including risk factor analysis. It also provides $1 million yearly to develop standardized guidelines for healthcare providers and public educational materials about stillbirths, requiring consultation with medical professionals, bereavement organizations, and affected families. The bill mandates that all data collection complies with privacy laws and requires the Department of Health and Human Services to publish a public report on stillbirth guidelines within five years. It directly affects state health departments, healthcare providers, and families experiencing stillbirth by improving data quality and access to resources.

Maddy summaryHR 5462, the Michelle Alyssa Go Act, changes Medicaid rules to exclude small mental health facilities with 36 beds or fewer from the definition of "institution for mental diseases" if they meet specific national standards. This directly affects small mental health and substance use disorder treatment facilities (36 beds or less) that comply with evidence-based standards for services, care hours, staffing, and clinical programs. The bill modifies Medicaid funding eligibility by removing these small facilities from the restrictive "institution" category, allowing them to remain eligible for Medicaid coverage under state plans. The change takes effect 180 days after the law is enacted, applying to all state Medicaid plans starting then.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires a GAO study to evaluate early detection methods for pediatric liver disease, including adding bilirubin measurement to newborn screening panels and assessing trends in transplant wait-list mortality. It also mandates a public education program to inform families about early signs of liver disease and the safety of living liver donation, using existing HHS resources without new funding. The law directly affects infants and children with liver conditions like biliary atresia and liver cancer, aiming to improve early intervention. Key provisions include a study on cost-effective screening and a program to educate pediatric providers and families about warning signs.

Maddy summaryHRES 729 is a symbolic resolution designating September 17, 2025, as "Constitution Day" to honor the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution's signing (September 17, 1787). It does not create new laws or affect any specific group; instead, it urges the American public to observe the day with ceremonies and activities. The resolution emphasizes the Constitution's historical significance and its role in establishing American democracy. As a commemorative measure, it has no binding effect on policy or governance.

Maddy summaryHR 5401, the Pay Our Troops Act of 2026, ensures military personnel, civilian Defense workers, and supporting contractors receive pay during government funding gaps in fiscal year 2026. It appropriates emergency funds for active-duty service members, reserves, and their supporting personnel (including Coast Guard staff under DHS) if regular appropriations aren't enacted by the end of the fiscal year. The bill provides necessary pay and allowances during any period when full-year funding is unavailable, covering both active service and support roles. Funding expires when regular appropriations are passed, a funding resolution is enacted, or January 1, 2027, whichever comes first. This is a procedural measure to prevent pay delays for military and support staff during fiscal year 2026 funding lapses.